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Nigeria pushes ahead with Chinese railway
Nigeria pushes full steam ahead with railway modernization, despite stalled legislation. With the recent $12 billion dollar agreement signed between the Nigerian government and the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC),
EDA: Declining oil prices pose threat to Algerian economy
EXTERNAL DEPENDENCIES ANALYSIS: In view of declining oil prices further dependence on the hydrocarbon sector may lead Algeria to face economic and political tremors in the long term. One of the
EDA: Sudan’s economy balances on Chinese investment
EXTERNAL DEPENDENCIES ANALYSIS: Sudan’s economy lies in the hands of its Chinese trading partners, who have invested billions of dollars in the East African nation’s oil industry. As the conflict in
Russia and China extend energy ties at APEC
With another major energy deal reached on the fringes of APEC Summit in Beijing, Russia and China continue to strengthen their energy ties with significant geopolitical consequences for both countries.
Is China Afghanistan’s new best friend?
China is already a major investor in Afghanistan. President Ghani’s first state visit was to Beijing. Will China step in to take the US’ place when the US-led coalition leaves? Newly-elected Afghan president
Shanghai free trade zone takes it slow
One year after the establishment of Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, foreign investors have become impatient for more financial liberalization measures. Yet, this is not a convenient time for China to
What does China’s 4th Plenum mean for investors?
As China implements rule of law with Chinese characteristics, the main question is whether it will shift to a more economically liberal investment environment, or whether little will change. When China’s Fourth
Kazakhstan stuck between falling exchange rates and oil prices
How will Kazakhstan’s economy react to the double threat of the falling ruble exchange rates and falling oil prices? Kazakhstan’s growth rate since 2010 has been above 6%, but current
When will India’s central bank (RBI) reduce interest rates?
Is the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Governor, Raghuram Rajan, behind the curve on interest rate reduction? Some members of the technical advisory panel of RBI and a few independent
China creates new trade route through Nicaragua canal
Construction on the Nicaragua canal is set to start in December. The government has proclaimed it to be an economic panacea. When the Nicaraguan National Assembly approved legislation with HKDN Group
